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Lead Director, Underwriting Group Medicare
CVS Pharmacy INC · 🇺🇸 CT - Hartford
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Last confirmed live 2 days agoWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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Sponsor Radar — CVS Pharmacy INC
The US Department of Labor certified 191 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 217 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary The Lead Director, Group Medicare Underwriting is responsible for leading underwriting activities across Group Medicare Advantage and Part D business, supporting both new business and renewal opportunities. This role plays a critical part in achieving Aetna's financial, growth, and membership objectives by evaluating risk, developing pricing strategies, and ensuring profitable business outcomes. As a senior underwriting leader, you will provide strategic direction to underwriting teams, oversee complex and high-profile cases, and drive consistent underwriting excellence across markets. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in healthcare insurance underwriting, proven leadership experience, and the ability to build strong partnerships across sales, account management, finance, product, and external stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Lead and develop multiple managers and underwriting professionals responsible for Group Medicare Advantage and Part D underwriting. • Drive underwriting strategies that balance membership growth, revenue targets, and profitability objectives. • Oversee complex new business and renewal opportunities across multiple markets and geographic regions. • Ensure effective risk assessment, pricing accuracy, and adherence to underwriting policies and guidelines. • Provide strategic guidance on high-profile cases and resolve complex underwriting challenges. • Partner closely with Sales, Account Management, Finance, Product, Actuarial, and other cross-functional teams to support business objectives. • Build and maintain strong relationships with brokers, consultants, clients, and external business partners. • Represent Aetna in customer, broker, consultant, and market strategy discussions. • Use competitive market insights and financial analysis to identify growth opportunities while minimizing risk. • Lead and participate in strategic initiatives, projects, and workgroups that influence business outcomes and operational excellence. • Communicate underwriting strategies, product offerings, and company initiatives to internal and external stakeholders. • Foster a high-performing team culture through talent development, coaching, succession planning, and employee engagement. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of expereince. • 5+ years underwriting experience within health insurance, including Group Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Part D, or closely related healthcare insurance products. • 5+ years of leadership experience managing underwriting teams and developing people leaders. • Demonstrated expertise in underwriting principles, pricing methodologies, funding arrangements, and risk management practices. • Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze complex data and make sound business recommendations. • Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple stakeholders and organizational levels. • Experience presenting recommendations and business strategies to executive leadership and external clients. • Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint. • Ability to be work hybrid in Hartford. Preferred Qualifications • Experience leading underwriting functions within Medicare Advantage, Part D, or Group Reti